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Shortness in breath
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I am having shortness in breath while walking or jogging. Even while lifting weights and climbing stairs. I am getting tried even doing small work.. Usually, I am a active person but now it's terrible.
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You need an evaluation of your lungs status by a pulmonologist to rule out Bronchial Asthma/COPD.
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Do PFT AND HRCT CHEST
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Consult a doctor
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports.
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Chennai
Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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Dr. Roshan D.M. Santhosham
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Need a detailed history and examination if possible. There are very many causes for breathlessness.
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Get an xray or CT scan done
Pulmonary function test
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Avoid spicy food and cold drinks
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Dr. Pranay Vinod
Pulmonologist
16 yrs exp
Patna
If you have so much shortness of breath, then you should consult some and get a treatment.
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Consult a doctor for detailed evaluation.
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